Saulteaux Language Teacher

   CHIEF PASKWA EDUCATION CENTRE INVITES APPLICATION FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION: SAULTEAUX LANGUAGE TEACHER  Pasqua First Nation is seeking applications for a Saulteaux Language Teacher for the Elementary and High School 2026/2027 Academic School Year. Saulteaux Language Teacher Requirements:1.     Preference for a teacher who possesses a Bachelor of Education. 2.     Consideration for band members that have language certificates or have pursued their language.   3.     Fluency in the Saulteaux language; both written and oral.4.     Knowledge of the Indigenous culture and history of Pasqua First Nation .5.     A team player committed to the belief that all students can and will learn.6.     Communicates effectively with parents and staff.7.     Works in a collaborative manner with others.8.  Is committed to professional development and growth. Duties and Responsibilities:1.     Provide instruction to increase students’ ability to understand, speak and use a written form of the Saulteaux language and improve cultural knowledge.2.     Focus on improving instruction and meeting the needs of the learner.3.     Prepare course timelines and materials for high school credits aligned with Nakawe 10, 20 and 30 requirements.4.     Nurture, support and guide young learners. 5.     Incorporate the use of appropriate technology and media in lesson planning.6.     Facilitate learning activities both within the classroom and outdoors.7.     Incorporate Indigenous ways of life and ways of learning into classroom instruction.8.     Gather resources to support language instruction including localized knowledge/speakers.9.     Support families with open, ongoing communication.10.  Establish community connections with band departments, elders and language keepers that promote Indigenous Languages and cultural awareness.11.  Facilitate the coordination of school cultural activities in cooperation with fellow teachers and community knowledge keepers. Applicants for the Saulteaux Language Teacher:1.     Please submit application to Eric Honetschlager, Director of Education by email at:             Eric.Honetschlager@pasquaeducation.com        2.     Names of three references including your most recent employer Applications are due: Open Until Position is Filled